/**
 * DIRECTSKILLS — HOMEPAGE PREMIUM REDESIGN
 * Visual Design Direction: High-End Educational Experience
 * Palettes: Authoritative Deep Navy, Pure/Off-White, Vibrant Magenta, Soft Purple/Pastel Accents
 * Typography: Contemporary Geometric Neo-Grotesque
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Core Colors */
  --ds-navy: #07152e;
  --ds-navy-dark: #040d1e;
  --ds-navy-card: #0a1c3d;
  --ds-navy-light: #0d2247;
  --ds-magenta: #e11d74;
  --ds-magenta-hover: #c21461;
  --ds-magenta-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff3385 0%, #e11d74 50%, #b8145c 100%);
  --ds-magenta-glow: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.35);
  --ds-purple: #7928ca;
  --ds-purple-soft: rgba(121, 40, 202, 0.08);
  --ds-cyan: #0ea5e9;

  /* Pastels & Neutrals */
  --ds-white: #ffffff;
  --ds-offwhite: #f8fafc;
  --ds-pastel-pink: #fdf2f7;
  --ds-pastel-blue: #eff6ff;
  --ds-pastel-purple: #f5f3ff;
  --ds-pastel-cyan: #ecfeff;
  
  /* Text */
  --ds-text-heading: #07152e;
  --ds-text-body: #334155;
  --ds-text-muted: #64748b;
  --ds-text-light: #94a3b8;
  --ds-text-white: #ffffff;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --ds-border: #e2e8f0;
  --ds-border-light: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  --ds-shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.04);
  --ds-shadow-md: 0 12px 32px -6px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.08);
  --ds-shadow-lg: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.12);
  --ds-shadow-glow: 0 10px 25px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.28);
  
  /* Radius */
  --ds-radius-sm: 10px;
  --ds-radius-md: 18px;
  --ds-radius-lg: 24px;
  --ds-radius-xl: 32px;
  --ds-radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Fonts */
  --ds-font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE ROOT RESETS & ISOLATION (100% NATIVE SCROLL)
   ========================================================================== */
html:has(body[data-route="home"]) {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

body[data-route="home"] {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.ds-home-main {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--ds-white);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

.ds-home-page {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  color: var(--ds-text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
}

.ds-home-page *,
.ds-home-page *::before,
.ds-home-page *::after,
.ds-header *,
.ds-footer * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ds-home-page span:not([class]) {
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

#dsContactFab,
.ds-contactfab {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Container */
.ds-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
}

/* Common Typography */
.ds-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ds-heading-primary {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ds-heading-secondary {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ds-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ds-home-page h1 span,
.ds-home-page h2 span,
.ds-home-page h3 span,
.ds-home-page h4 span,
.ds-heading-primary span,
.ds-heading-secondary span {
  font-size: inherit !important;
  font-weight: inherit !important;
  line-height: inherit !important;
  letter-spacing: inherit !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
}

.text-gradient-magenta,
.ds-text-magenta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d74 0%, #ff2a85 50%, #9333ea 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
  display: inline !important;
  font-size: inherit !important;
  font-weight: inherit !important;
  line-height: inherit !important;
  letter-spacing: inherit !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  word-spacing: normal !important;
}

/* Common Buttons */
.ds-btn-pink {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--ds-magenta-gradient);
  color: var(--ds-white) !important;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-glow);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.22s ease, filter 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-pink:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.38);
  color: var(--ds-white) !important;
}

.ds-btn-outline-pink {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ds-magenta) !important;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ds-magenta);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-outline-pink:hover {
  background: var(--ds-pastel-pink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--ds-magenta) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. NAVIGATION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--ds-white);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;
}

.ds-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
}

.ds-header-inner {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ds-header-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ds-logo-img {
  width: auto;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.ds-header-nav {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-header-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.ds-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 36px);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ds-nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.ds-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
}

.ds-chevron-icon {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ds-dropdown-item:hover .ds-chevron-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.ds-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
  width: 580px;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 1050;
}

.ds-dropdown-item:hover .ds-dropdown-menu,
.ds-dropdown-item:focus-within .ds-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.ds-dropdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.ds-dropdown-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-dropdown-card:hover {
  background: var(--ds-offwhite);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.ds-dropdown-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-dropdown-card-icon.icon-pink { background: var(--ds-pastel-pink); color: var(--ds-magenta); }
.ds-dropdown-card-icon.icon-blue { background: var(--ds-pastel-blue); color: #2563eb; }
.ds-dropdown-card-icon.icon-cyan { background: var(--ds-pastel-cyan); color: #0891b2; }
.ds-dropdown-card-icon.icon-purple { background: var(--ds-pastel-purple); color: var(--ds-purple); }

.ds-dropdown-card-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ds-dropdown-card-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ds-dropdown-footer {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
  text-align: center;
}

.ds-dropdown-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-dropdown-all-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Header Right Actions */
.ds-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ds-action-search {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-action-search:hover {
  background: var(--ds-offwhite);
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
}

.ds-btn-login {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ds-border);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-login:hover {
  background: var(--ds-text-heading);
  border-color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  color: var(--ds-white) !important;
}

.ds-btn-browse {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--ds-magenta-gradient);
  color: var(--ds-white) !important;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-glow);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, filter 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-browse:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.35);
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.ds-mobile-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.ds-toggle-bar {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.ds-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1200;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.ds-mobile-drawer.is-active {
  visibility: visible;
}

.ds-drawer-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.ds-mobile-drawer.is-active .ds-drawer-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ds-drawer-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.ds-mobile-drawer.is-active .ds-drawer-panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.ds-drawer-header {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}

.ds-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ds-drawer-body {
  padding: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.ds-drawer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ds-drawer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-drawer-link.sub {
  padding-left: 32px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
}

.ds-drawer-link:hover {
  background: var(--ds-offwhite);
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
}

.ds-drawer-actions {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION — PREMIUM LIGHT GLASSMORPHISM
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 16%, rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.045) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 22%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 0%, transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 85%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.035) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(#e2e8f0 1.15px, transparent 1.15px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 28px 28px;
  padding-top: clamp(48px, 5.2vw, 76px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(52px, 5.8vw, 84px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient subtle brand blooms */
.ds-hero-glow-1,
.ds-hero-glow-2,
.ds-hero-glow-3 {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.ds-hero-glow-1 {
  top: -80px;
  left: 2%;
  width: 440px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.07) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 116, 0) 70%);
}

.ds-hero-glow-2 {
  top: 40px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 70%);
}

.ds-hero-glow-3 {
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 35%;
  width: 460px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.05) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0) 70%);
}

/* Container & 2-Column Composition */
.ds-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-hero-container {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  }
}

/* Left Column (~58% desktop) */
.ds-hero-col-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-hero-col-left {
    flex: 0 0 58%;
    max-width: 58%;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ds-hero-col-left {
    flex: 0 0 57%;
    max-width: 57%;
  }
}

/* Right Column (~42% desktop) */
.ds-hero-col-right {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-hero-col-right {
    flex: 0 0 calc(42% - clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px));
    max-width: calc(42% - clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px));
    min-width: 400px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ds-hero-col-right {
    flex: 0 0 43%;
    max-width: 43%;
  }
}

/* A. Small Trust / Eyebrow Badge */
.ds-hero-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 0 0 1px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-hero-eyebrow-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -2px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.18);
}

.ds-hero-eyebrow-icon-wrap {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d74 0%, #ff2a85 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.35);
}

.ds-hero-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.ds-hero-eyebrow-star {
  color: #e11d74;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* B. Main Heading H1 */
.ds-hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.2vw, 3.85rem) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  text-wrap: balance;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.ds-hero-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d74 0%, #be185d 40%, #7c3aed 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

/* C. Supporting Description */
.ds-hero-lead {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.15vw, 1.10rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 530px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 450;
}

/* D & E. Call-To-Action Actions */
.ds-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ds-btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d74 0%, #ff2a85 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, filter 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ds-btn-hero-primary .ds-arrow-icon {
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-hero-primary:hover .ds-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ds-btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  color: #e11d74 !important;
}

.ds-play-circle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-btn-hero-secondary:hover .ds-play-circle {
  background: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.12);
  color: #e11d74;
}

.ds-play-circle svg {
  display: block;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

/* F. Small Supporting Benefits Row */
.ds-hero-benefits {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px 14px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.ds-hero-benefit-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #475569;
}

.ds-benefit-svg {
  color: #e11d74;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-benefit-dot {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ds-hero-benefits {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-radius: var(--ds-radius-md);
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ds-benefit-dot {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RIGHT COLUMN: GLASSMORPHISM INFORMATION CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-glass-card-main {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 48px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08),
    0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.ds-glass-card-main:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 32px 64px -14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12),
    0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.18);
}

/* Main Metric Row */
.ds-gc-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ds-gc-icon-squircle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.10) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.22);
  color: #e11d74;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.12);
}

.ds-gc-metric-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ds-gc-metric-number {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.ds-gc-metric-title {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ds-gc-subtext {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Learning Designed Around You block */
.ds-gc-design-block {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ds-gc-block-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ds-gc-block-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ds-gc-block-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.20);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Accent track line */
.ds-gc-track-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ds-gc-track-fill {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e11d74 0%, #a855f7 50%, #2563eb 100%);
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* 3 Mini-Stats Grid */
.ds-gc-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ds-gc-stat-cell {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ds-gc-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ds-gc-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ds-gc-stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Feature Tags / Pills row */
.ds-gc-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ds-gc-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}

.ds-gc-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ds-gc-tag-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-gc-tag-emerald {
  color: #065f46;
  border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  background: rgba(240, 253, 244, 0.85);
}
.ds-gc-tag-emerald .ds-gc-tag-dot {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.ds-gc-tag-blue {
  color: #1e40af;
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
  background: rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.85);
}
.ds-gc-tag-blue .ds-gc-tag-dot {
  background: #3b82f6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
}

.ds-gc-tag-pink {
  color: #9d174d;
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.25);
  background: rgba(253, 242, 248, 0.85);
}
.ds-gc-tag-pink .ds-gc-tag-dot {
  background: #e11d74;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.6);
}

.ds-gc-tag-purple {
  color: #5b21b6;
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  background: rgba(245, 243, 255, 0.85);
}
.ds-gc-tag-purple .ds-gc-tag-dot {
  background: #8b5cf6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.6);
}

/* Secondary Trust Card — Awarding Organisation Section */
.ds-glass-card-trust {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.75);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.ds-glass-card-trust:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 22px 42px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.18);
}

.ds-trust-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ds-trust-card-heading {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.ds-trust-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.20);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
}

/* Marquee Viewport with Soft Fade Edges */
.ds-trust-marquee-viewport {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.ds-trust-marquee-viewport:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #e11d74;
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Continuous Infinite Marquee Track */
.ds-trust-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: dsTrustMarqueeScroll 22s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ds-glass-card-trust:hover .ds-trust-marquee-track,
.ds-trust-marquee-viewport:hover .ds-trust-marquee-track,
.ds-trust-marquee-viewport:focus-within .ds-trust-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes dsTrustMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.ds-trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 4px 6px;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, filter 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-trust-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ds-trust-img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: contrast(1.03);
  transition: filter 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-img-othm {
  max-height: 30px;
}

.ds-img-qualifi {
  max-height: 25px;
}

.ds-img-ofqual {
  max-height: 24px;
}

.ds-img-ico {
  max-height: 26px;
}

.ds-img-ukrlp {
  max-height: 26px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ds-trust-marquee-viewport {
    mask-image: none;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
  .ds-trust-marquee-track {
    animation: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ds-trust-item[aria-hidden="true"] {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. WHY CHOOSE DIRECTSKILLS
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-why-section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px) 0 clamp(36px, 4vw, 48px);
  background: var(--ds-white);
}

.ds-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.25fr;
  }
}

.ds-why-lead-wrap {
  max-width: 480px;
}

.ds-why-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 24px);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .ds-why-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ds-why-card {
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ds-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.2);
}

.ds-why-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease;
}

.ds-why-card:hover .ds-why-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ds-why-card-icon.pink { background: var(--ds-pastel-pink); color: var(--ds-magenta); }
.ds-why-card-icon.blue { background: var(--ds-pastel-blue); color: #2563eb; }
.ds-why-card-icon.cyan { background: var(--ds-pastel-cyan); color: #0891b2; }
.ds-why-card-icon.purple { background: var(--ds-pastel-purple); color: var(--ds-purple); }

.ds-why-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ds-why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. STATISTICS / TRUST SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-stats-section {
  padding: 0 0 clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px);
  background: var(--ds-white);
}

.ds-stats-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071630 0%, #0d2247 100%);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 22, 48, 0.16);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-stats-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
  }
}

.ds-stat-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-stat-col:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 15%;
    height: 70%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  }
}

.ds-stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ff75b9;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ds-stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ds-stats-card .ds-stat-label,
.ds-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #93c5fd !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. CAREER OUTCOME ROADMAP
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-roadmap-section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 0 clamp(80px, 8.5vw, 110px);
  background: var(--ds-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ds-roadmap-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 10%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.08) 0%, rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.02) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ds-roadmap-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(238, 242, 255, 0.75) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ds-roadmap-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 4vw, 52px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-roadmap-head {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.ds-roadmap-head-left {
  flex: 1;
}

.ds-roadmap-head-left .ds-eyebrow {
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.ds-roadmap-head-left .ds-heading-primary {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .ds-roadmap-head-left .ds-heading-primary {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

.ds-roadmap-head-right {
  max-width: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-roadmap-lead {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-roadmap-lead {
    text-align: right;
  }
}

/* Container for continuous flow and curve */
.ds-roadmap-flow-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Background Spirograph / Radial Dot Matrix */
.ds-roadmap-mesh-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(#e11d74 1.3px, transparent 1.3px);
  background-size: 11px 11px;
  opacity: 0.22;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 35%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, black 35%, transparent 75%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* SVG Ribbon curve */
.ds-roadmap-svg-ribbon {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-roadmap-svg-ribbon {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .ds-roadmap-svg-ribbon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
  }
}

/* Track holding the 5 nodes & chevrons */
.ds-roadmap-flow-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-roadmap-flow-track {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0;
  }
}

/* Individual node (card + floating elements) */
.ds-roadmap-node {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-roadmap-node {
    width: 195px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Staggered Vertical Offsets Matching Reference Image */
  .ds-node-1 { margin-top: 36px; }
  .ds-node-2 { margin-top: 86px; }
  .ds-node-3 { margin-top: 30px; }
  .ds-node-4 { margin-top: 84px; }
  .ds-node-5 { margin-top: 36px; }
}

.ds-roadmap-node:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Floating Step Number Badge (01-05) */
.ds-step-badge-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: -8px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #ff4fa1;
  color: #e11d74;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px 2px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.42);
  transition: transform 0.24s ease, box-shadow 0.24s ease;
}

.ds-roadmap-node:hover .ds-step-badge-ring {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px 3px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.55);
}

/* Floating Icon Bubble */
.ds-step-icon-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  top: -26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #ffffff 0%, #eef5ff 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 4;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.ds-roadmap-node:hover .ds-step-icon-bubble {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
}

.ds-node-1 .ds-step-icon-bubble i { color: #07152e; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.ds-node-2 .ds-step-icon-bubble i { color: #0284c7; font-size: 1.22rem; }
.ds-node-3 .ds-step-icon-bubble i { color: #7c3aed; font-size: 1.18rem; }
.ds-node-4 .ds-step-icon-bubble i { color: #2563eb; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.ds-node-5 .ds-step-icon-bubble i,
.ds-node-5 .ds-step-icon-bubble svg {
  color: #e11d74;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
}

/* Card Body */
.ds-step-content-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 40px 18px 22px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.95);
  min-height: 146px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.ds-roadmap-node:hover .ds-step-content-card {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.25);
}

.ds-step-card-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #07152e;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.ds-step-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Right Chevrons between steps (1-2 and 4-5) */
.ds-roadmap-flow-chevron {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-roadmap-flow-chevron {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-top: 104px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: transform 0.24s ease;
  }

  .ds-roadmap-flow-chevron:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
}

/* Mobile & Tablet connector styling */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ds-roadmap-flow-container {
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 2px dashed rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.3);
    margin-left: 16px;
  }

  .ds-step-badge-ring {
    left: -32px;
  }

  .ds-step-icon-bubble {
    left: 28px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .ds-step-content-card {
    padding-left: 64px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. BEST-SELLING COURSES CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-bestsellers-section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  background: var(--ds-offwhite);
  position: relative;
}

.ds-bestsellers-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-bestsellers-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

.ds-bestsellers-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ds-carousel-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.ds-nav-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-nav-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ds-magenta);
  border-color: var(--ds-magenta);
  color: var(--ds-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.3);
}

.ds-nav-arrow-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Carousel Slider Window */
.ds-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ds-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.ds-course-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ds-course-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ds-course-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 13.33px);
  }
}

.ds-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.25);
}

.ds-card-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.ds-card-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.ds-course-card:hover .ds-card-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ds-card-bestseller-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: var(--ds-magenta-gradient);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  font-weight: 750 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 3px 9px !important;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.35);
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ds-card-body {
  padding: 18px 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.ds-card-title {
  font-size: 1.0rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  min-height: 2.6em;
}

.ds-card-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ds-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  padding: 4px 9px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.ds-meta-pill i {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  color: #0284c7 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-card-rating-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ds-card-stars-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ds-stars-gold {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.ds-rating-score {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
}

.ds-card-price {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ds-card-price span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
}

.ds-btn-card-view {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--ds-offwhite);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-course-card:hover .ds-btn-card-view {
  background: var(--ds-navy);
  border-color: var(--ds-navy);
  color: var(--ds-white) !important;
}

.ds-btn-card-view svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-course-card:hover .ds-btn-card-view svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Dots Indicator */
.ds-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.ds-carousel-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ds-carousel-dot.is-active {
  width: 24px;
  background: var(--ds-magenta);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. COMING SOON QUALIFICATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-coming-soon-section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  background: var(--ds-white);
}

.ds-coming-soon-shell {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #fdf2f8 50%, #f5f3ff 100%);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.12);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px) clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ds-coming-soon-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-coming-soon-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.ds-coming-soon-head-left {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.ds-coming-soon-head-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.ds-megaphone-wrap {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-megaphone-wrap {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.ds-megaphone-img {
  width: 84px;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.25));
}

.ds-upcoming-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ds-upcoming-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ds-upcoming-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.ds-upcoming-card {
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  padding: 22px 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.ds-upcoming-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.25);
}

.ds-upcoming-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ds-upcoming-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.ds-upcoming-icon-box.blue { background: var(--ds-pastel-blue); color: #2563eb; }
.ds-upcoming-icon-box.purple { background: var(--ds-pastel-purple); color: var(--ds-purple); }
.ds-upcoming-icon-box.cyan { background: var(--ds-pastel-cyan); color: #0891b2; }
.ds-upcoming-icon-box.pink { background: var(--ds-pastel-pink); color: var(--ds-magenta); }

.ds-badge-coming-soon {
  background: var(--ds-pastel-pink);
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
}

.ds-upcoming-title {
  font-size: 1.0rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  min-height: 2.6em;
}

.ds-upcoming-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.ds-btn-notified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-btn-notified:hover {
  gap: 12px;
}

.ds-btn-notified-circle {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ds-magenta);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. POPULAR CATEGORIES
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-categories-section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  background: var(--ds-white);
}

.ds-categories-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ds-categories-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.ds-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ds-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ds-categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.ds-category-card {
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
}

.ds-category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.25);
}

.ds-cat-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.ds-cat-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.ds-category-card:hover .ds-cat-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ds-cat-icon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.ds-cat-card-body {
  padding: 16px 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ds-cat-card-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ds-cat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.ds-cat-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ds-pastel-pink);
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-category-card:hover .ds-cat-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--ds-magenta);
  color: var(--ds-white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. LEARNER TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-testimonials-section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px) 0;
  background: var(--ds-offwhite);
  position: relative;
}

.ds-testimonials-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ds-testimonials-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.ds-rating-summary {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ds-rating-summary {
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.ds-trustpilot-badge-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ds-trustpilot-badge-link {
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.ds-trustpilot-badge-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 182, 122, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 182, 122, 0.12);
}

.ds-tp-logo-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ds-tp-brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ds-tp-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #111827;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ds-tp-star-boxes {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5px;
}

.ds-tp-star-box {
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  background: #00b67a;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ds-tp-score-pill {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.ds-tp-subtext-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ds-tp-subtext-strip .fa-arrow-up-right-from-square {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #00b67a;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-trustpilot-badge-link:hover .fa-arrow-up-right-from-square {
  transform: translate(1px, -1px);
}

/* Testimonials Carousel */
.ds-testimonials-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ds-testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.ds-testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  padding: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ds-testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ds-testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 13.33px);
  }
}

.ds-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(0, 182, 122, 0.35);
}

.ds-test-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ds-test-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ds-test-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-test-avatar-initials {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07152e 0%, #1e3a5f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.12);
}

.ds-test-author-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ds-test-author-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ds-test-tp-logo-mini {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.ds-test-stars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ds-test-stars-boxes {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.ds-test-stars-boxes .star-box {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: #00b67a;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ds-test-date {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ds-test-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  min-height: 2.7em;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ds-test-quote-wrap {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ds-test-quote {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  font-style: normal;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  word-break: break-word;
  min-height: calc(0.88rem * 1.6 * 3);
  transition: max-height 0.28s ease;
}

.ds-test-quote.is-expanded {
  display: block;
  -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
  overflow: visible;
}

.ds-test-read-more {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 0 0 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.80rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00b67a;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ds-test-read-more:hover {
  color: #00875a;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.ds-test-read-more i {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-test-read-more.is-active i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.ds-test-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ds-test-tp-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #00b67a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-test-tp-link:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.ds-btn-trustpilot-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-btn-trustpilot-all:hover {
  border-color: #00b67a;
  background: #f9fefb;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 182, 122, 0.12);
  color: #00875a !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-faq-section {
  padding: clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px) 0 clamp(64px, 6.5vw, 88px);
  background: var(--ds-white);
}

.ds-faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.25fr;
  }
}

.ds-faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.ds-faq-item {
  background: var(--ds-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.ds-faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-md);
}

.ds-faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-faq-trigger:hover {
  color: var(--ds-magenta);
}

.ds-faq-trigger-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ds-faq-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ds-magenta);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ds-offwhite);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.ds-faq-item.is-open .ds-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--ds-magenta);
  color: var(--ds-white);
}

.ds-faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
}

.ds-faq-item.is-open .ds-faq-content {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.ds-faq-body {
  padding: 0 22px 20px 42px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. NEWSLETTER / CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-newsletter-section {
  padding: clamp(48px, 5vw, 72px) 0;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ds-newsletter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdf4f8 50%, #eff6ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px -10px rgba(7, 21, 46, 0.12);
  padding: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-newsletter-card {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr minmax(460px, 500px);
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

.ds-newsletter-envelope-box {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ds-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(225, 29, 116, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ds-newsletter-env-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: auto;
}

.ds-newsletter-text-box h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.9vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.ds-newsletter-text-box p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.ds-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ds-newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--ds-white);
    padding: 6px 6px 6px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ds-border);
    box-shadow: var(--ds-shadow-sm);
    min-width: 440px;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
}

.ds-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
  border: 1px solid var(--ds-border);
  background: var(--ds-white);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ds-text-heading);
  outline: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ds-newsletter-input {
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 14px 10px 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    min-width: 260px;
  }
}

.ds-newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.ds-newsletter-submit {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ds-plane-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 52px;
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07152e 0%, #040d1e 100%);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding-top: clamp(72px, 7vw, 96px);
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ds-footer-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.ds-footer-glow.glow-left {
  bottom: 0;
  left: -80px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 350px;
  background: #0ea5e9;
}

.ds-footer-glow.glow-right {
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 400px;
  background: #e11d74;
}

.ds-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 68px);
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .ds-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px 32px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .ds-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1.05fr 1.05fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 40px 36px;
  }
}

.ds-footer-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ds-footer-logo {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.ds-footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 290px;
}

.ds-footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.ds-social-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ds-magenta) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(169, 26, 106, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-social-icon i,
.ds-social-icon svg {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ds-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--ds-magenta-hover) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(169, 26, 106, 0.55);
}

.ds-social-icon:hover i,
.ds-social-icon:hover svg {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
}

.ds-footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ds-footer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}

.ds-footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ds-footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--ds-white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Contact Card in Footer */
.ds-footer-contact-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ds-contact-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ds-contact-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ds-magenta-gradient);
  color: var(--ds-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ds-contact-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ds-white);
}

.ds-contact-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.ds-contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ds-footer .ds-contact-phone,
.ds-footer .ds-contact-phone span,
.ds-footer a.ds-contact-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  font-weight: 750 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-footer .ds-contact-phone:hover,
.ds-footer .ds-contact-phone:hover span {
  color: #ff75b9 !important;
}

.ds-footer .ds-contact-phone i,
.ds-footer .ds-contact-phone svg {
  color: #ff75b9 !important;
  fill: #ff75b9 !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  width: 15px !important;
  height: 15px !important;
}

.ds-footer .ds-contact-hours,
.ds-footer .ds-contact-hours span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.ds-footer .ds-contact-hours i,
.ds-footer .ds-contact-hours svg {
  color: #93c5fd !important;
  stroke: #93c5fd !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  width: 14px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
}

.ds-footer .ds-footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.ds-footer .ds-footer-contact-list li {
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
}

.ds-footer .ds-footer-contact-list .ds-contact-lbl {
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  margin-right: 6px !important;
  display: inline !important;
}

.ds-footer .ds-footer-contact-list a {
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
  word-break: break-all;
}

.ds-footer .ds-footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: #ff75b9 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.ds-footer a.ds-btn-contact-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--ds-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 750 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.ds-footer a.ds-btn-contact-outline span {
  display: inline !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: inherit !important;
  font: inherit !important;
}

.ds-footer a.ds-btn-contact-outline svg {
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  stroke: currentColor !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-footer a.ds-btn-contact-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ds-footer a.ds-btn-contact-outline:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.ds-footer-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ds-footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.ds-copyright {
  margin: 0;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.ds-tagline {
  margin: 0;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-weight: 450 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATION & REVEAL CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-reveal-ready {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ds-reveal-ready,
  .ds-hero-headline,
  .ds-floating-badge,
  .ds-carousel-track,
  .ds-testimonials-track {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-WIDTH TRUST STRIPE (POST-REVIEWS AWARDING BODY TICKER)
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-trust-stripe-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 38px 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.ds-trust-stripe-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.ds-trust-stripe-title {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--ds-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #64748b;
}

.ds-trust-stripe-title::before,
.ds-trust-stripe-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.ds-trust-stripe-marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 7%, black 93%, transparent 100%);
}

.ds-trust-stripe-marquee:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #e11d74;
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.ds-trust-stripe-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px);
  width: max-content;
  animation: dsFullStripeMarquee 32s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.ds-trust-stripe-section:hover .ds-trust-stripe-track,
.ds-trust-stripe-marquee:hover .ds-trust-stripe-track,
.ds-trust-stripe-marquee:focus-within .ds-trust-stripe-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes dsFullStripeMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-33.333333%);
  }
}

.ds-trust-stripe-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.ds-trust-stripe-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.ds-stripe-img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: contrast(1.04);
  transition: filter 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.ds-stripe-othm {
  max-height: 38px;
}

.ds-stripe-qualifi {
  max-height: 32px;
}

.ds-stripe-ofqual {
  max-height: 30px;
}

.ds-stripe-ico {
  max-height: 32px;
}

.ds-stripe-ukrlp {
  max-height: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ds-trust-stripe-section {
    padding: 28px 0 30px;
  }
  .ds-trust-stripe-track {
    gap: 36px;
    animation-duration: 24s;
  }
  .ds-trust-stripe-item {
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
  .ds-stripe-othm {
    max-height: 30px;
  }
  .ds-stripe-qualifi {
    max-height: 26px;
  }
  .ds-stripe-ofqual {
    max-height: 24px;
  }
  .ds-stripe-ico {
    max-height: 26px;
  }
  .ds-stripe-ukrlp {
    max-height: 26px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ds-trust-stripe-marquee {
    mask-image: none;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }
  .ds-trust-stripe-track {
    animation: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ds-trust-stripe-item[aria-hidden="true"] {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTON ACCESSIBILITY: ENSURE WHITE TEXT ON DARK/PINK BUTTONS WITHOUT DISTORTING SIZE
   ========================================================================== */
.ds-btn-pink,
.ds-btn-hero-primary,
.ds-btn-browse,
.ds-newsletter-submit,
.ds-paynow-btn,
.ds-enrol-btn,
.footer-cta-btn {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ds-btn-pink span,
.ds-btn-hero-primary span,
.ds-btn-browse span,
.ds-newsletter-submit span,
.ds-paynow-btn span,
.ds-enrol-btn span,
.footer-cta-btn span {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: inline !important;
  font-size: inherit !important;
  font-weight: inherit !important;
  line-height: inherit !important;
}

.ds-btn-pink svg,
.ds-btn-hero-primary svg,
.ds-btn-browse svg,
.ds-newsletter-submit svg,
.ds-btn-hero-primary .ds-arrow-icon {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  stroke: currentColor !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  vertical-align: middle !important;
}